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Masquerade in Ghent (Norfolk)
October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Show off your Halloween costume at the annual Costume Contest Parade. In an effort to streamline the process, pre-judging for the Costume Contest will take place at 6:00pm. The parade starts at 6:30pm and judges will award cash prizes! Register for FREE online at www.ghentnorfolk.org by midnight Wednesday, October 21. Registration after midnight on 10/21/26 will be $25 online. Online registration will close at midnight on 10/22/26. Any registrations on the day of the Masquerade will be $30 in-person from 5:00 – 5:45 pm in front of Blair Middle School.
After the parade, get ready for a monster mash with live music by Wonderland. Plus, there will be activities for kids, refreshments and adult beverages including beer, cider, seltzers, and signature cocktails from Reverend Spirits.
Masquerade in Ghent is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the streets and parking lots. Don’t miss the frightfully, fun-tastic time at this year’s Masquerade in Ghent!
Masquerade in Ghent is proudly presented by the Ghent Business Association.
- Prizes for the best costumes in each category •
- Live Music by Wonderland •
- Kids Activities •
- Adult Beverages & Food •
COSTUME CATEGORIES
• Family / Group
• Adult (18+)
• Teen (12-17)
• Child (4-11)
• Infant (3 and under)
• Pet